... revenge, but rather should be implemented as a means to prevent wrong doings and to uphold a civil society. By resorting to the idea of 'eye for an eye' the notion of maintaining a just society quickly disintegrates into a community in which people are simply out to get one another. This paper will outline Polemarchus' view on justice and contrast them with the opposing views upheld by various philosophers, who see justice as a means to preserve good among society. In looking at Polemarchus' take on justice, I find that his views seem to lack focus with respect to bringing society security, would reduce morality of society to a much lower level and does not preserve goodness within society. First off, Polemarchus' idea of justice would seem to somewhat jeopardize society security. What this means is that Polemarchus' beliefs lean more towards an Old Testament view, in which it ...

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